The Arsenal stress test

So that happened. Last Saturday’s match against Wolves was a forgone conclusion, according to so many people I spoke with, . Surely, Arsenal would dispatch the worst team in the Premier League with ease. But the Gunners struggled again against another low block side which slowed the match to a molasses level. Ultimately, Arsenal hadContinue reading “The Arsenal stress test”

Arsenal v Wolves

Sat, Dec. 13 • 12:00 pm Kickoff • Maggie McGarry’s (21+) Match on inside and outside.Maggie’s is 21+, even in the parklet.Dogs in parklet only, please.Keep the banter civil and friendly.Outside food is OK.Outside drinks are NOT. PLEASE NOTE: Santacon is the same day and Maggie’s is expected to be very busy. Arsenal supporters areContinue reading “Arsenal v Wolves”

About to kick off

Saturday Arsenal’s match marks the 18th year of the Bay Area Area Gooners’ existence. A handful of die hard Gooners at Maggie McGarry’s has grown into a robust supporters group, turning up in boisterous numbers to watch the Gunners play, at all hours of the day. Arsenal’s 2024-2025 season kicks off against Wolves at home,Continue reading “About to kick off”

The show must go on

Well, that week sucked. A loss at Villa severely dents Arsenal’s title hopes and then the Gunners are unceremoniously knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich. Reaction ran the gamut, with a few short-sighted calls for the manager’s head, while most Gooners tried to keep perspective in the face of these dire defeats.Continue reading “The show must go on”

Arsenal through the lens

If you were unable to watch Arsenal’s mid-week Champions League match against RC Lens, you owe it yourself to at least see the highlights. It was a bit like watching a Harlem Globetrotters match or an Oprah special, You get a goal, and you get a goal, and you get a goal! Perhaps this isContinue reading “Arsenal through the lens”